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‘The magic and allure of Ravi Varma’s women is one of
the reasons that his paintings are perceived as
unforgettable and seductive. Collectively speaking,
his women radiate a soft beauty combined with inner
strength and intelligence that go beyond the beauty of
the exterior. This is the type of face that he associated
with women known for their courage and tenacity,
the uttam nayika of the high-minded woman of many
virtues and qualities.’
(Rupika Chawla, Raja Ravi Varma Painter of Colonial India, Ahmedabad,
2010, p.?198)
